Organizations active in Okanogan County: Youth
(All area codes 509 unless otherwise noted)
Miscellaneous
Community Cultural Center, Tonasket. Non-profit organization dedicated to providing a place for quality family activities. Events are strictly family oriented. No alcohol is served, there is no smoking in the building and the atmosphere is one of acceptance and tolerance for people of all ages, as well as race, creed and station in life. Information: Mail: P.O. Box 664, Tonasket 98855. Address: 411 Western Ave., Tonasket. Phone: 486-1328.
Recreation
Columbia Cove Community Center, City of Brewster. Phone: 689-2994.
Manfisher Ministries. Located in downtown Omak. Christian outreach to youth and adults. Information: David and Dawn Hellyer, 826-5699.
Methow Recreation Teen Group. Information: Twisp Kiwanis, 997-4821.
Service
Civil Air Patrol. Provides leadership activities for young people; members can participate in searches for missing persons; operates a drill team and color guard. Based at Okanogan Legion Airport. Information: Vickie Scholla, 322-0438.
Liberty Bell High School Key Club. Service club sponsored by Winthrop Kiwanis Club. Information: Roy Reiber, adviser, 997-5666.
Okanogan High School Key Club. Service club sponsored by Okanogan Kiwanis Club. Information: 422-3770.
Omak High School Key Club. Service club sponsored by Omak Kiwanis Club. Information: Stephen Smith, faculty adviser, 826-5150.
Youth clubs
4-H. Youth development program of Washington State University Extension. Provides formal and non-formal community-focused experiential learning, develops skills that benefit youth throughout life, fosters leadership and volunteerism in youth and adults, and strengthens families and communities. Open to all youth ages 5-18. Information: 422-7245.
Boy Scouts. Mission is to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime to achieve their full potential. Information: Gus Tillberg, chairman, 997-4481.
Camp Fire USA. Information: 1 (800) 548-8884.
Girl Scouts Mid-Columbia Council. Address: P.O. Box 2895, Wenatchee 98007. Information: 783-7721 or 1 (800) 967-8113.
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